Five Louisiana colleges were notified by the state’s cybercrime unit that their networks had been compromised. The still-developing story offers a case study in how American colleges respond to cyber incidents.
Information systems/technology
Information systems/technology
Mar 31, 2023
Five Louisiana colleges were notified by the state’s cybercrime unit that their networks had been compromised. The still-developing story offers a case study in how American colleges respond to cyber incidents.
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